Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe Easy Homemade with Blue Cheese Dip
This recipe delivers crispy, spicy buffalo chicken wings made in the air fryer, paired with a creamy homemade blue cheese dip. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free, not baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Buffalo Sauce:
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Blue Cheese Dip:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (firm, small-curd preferred)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or white vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Place wings in a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt evenly over the wings and toss well to coat.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding; cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry wings at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through at around 12 minutes, until golden brown and crispy with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While wings cook, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small bowl.
- Stir in 1/4 cup hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper if desired; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar.
- Season the dip with salt and black pepper to taste and mix gently but thoroughly.
- Once wings are cooked and crispy, transfer to a large bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve wings hot with the blue cheese dip on the side, optionally garnished with celery sticks or chopped parsley.
Notes
Pat wings dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Use baking powder, not baking soda, to avoid off-flavors. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to prevent soggy wings. Toss wings in sauce after cooking to keep skin crispy. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 wings per se
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 28
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